This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: vjsmith21 Surnames: Smith Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.cchs/556.557.1.2.1.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: We have a Jacob Heck Smith in our line...looking for info. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

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The Derrick, July28, 2007: Jack Daum, Payson, Ariz., formerly of Oil City Teresa A. "Terri" Emery, Oil City Stephen F. Fento Jr., 26 Plum St., Oil City Paul George Mursch, Forest Drive, Summerville Karl May Schurr, Fisher Jack Duane Daum, 83, a former Oil City resident, died Friday, July 13, 2007, at his home in Payson, Ariz. Born Sept. 3, 1923, in Oil City, he was the son of the late William and Jane Daum. Mr. Daum excelled in writing, acting and politics at Oil City High School. After graduating from high school in 1941, he entered the Army Air Corps where he served until 1945. He later attended the University of Washington and the University of Alaska. Mr. Daum was known best for his work as a newspaperman, political strategist and speech writer. He worked for newspapers in Alaska, Washington, D.C., California and New Mexico during a career that spanned more than 40 years and included two Pulitzer Prize nominations. He wrote for the Santa Fe Reporter in New Mexico in the 1960s and for a short time published his own paper, The Challenger. As a political strategist he managed successful campaigns for candidates in the Territorial Legislature of Alaska, as well as for New Mexico's governor David Cargo. He worked in Washington, D.C., for 16 years where he served as an aide, speech writer and campaign manager for Rep. Manuel Lujan Jr. He wrote speeches for numerous politicians including Presidents Nixon, Ford and Reagan. Mr. Daum retired to Tesuque, Ariz. in 1985, where his family had lived since 1964. He was an avid fisherman, poet and storyteller. He was a generous person with a sense of humor and adventure that was appreciated by all who knew him, and his thirst for knowledge was with him until the end. Mr. Daum was enormously proud of his children and great-grandchildren. He was married for 54 years to Alice Daum, and she preceded him in death. Mr. Daum is survived by his sister, Jean Mahoney of Phoenix, Ariz; eight children, 26 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters. Mr. Daum's body was cremated, and a private family service will be held at a later date. Teresa A. "Terri" Emery, 52, of Oil City, died at 7:40 p.m. Thursday, July 26, 2007, at the Golden Living Care Center in Oil City after an extended illness. Born Jan. 15, 1955, in Oil City, she was a daughter of Joan M. Martin Makowski and the late Frank J. Makowski. She attended St. Joseph Grade School in Oil City and was a 1972 graduate of Oil City Senior High School. Mrs. Emery had previously been employed by PennDOT and the Oil City School District. She was a member of St. Joseph Church in Oil City. Mrs. Emery was a friend of the Oil City Library, and she was an avid reader. She also enjoyed traveling and exercising. She was married in St. Joseph Church to William R. "Moose" Emery on Feb. 4, 1978, and he survives. Mrs. Emery is also survived by one son, Todd J. Emery of Cleveland, Ohio; her mother, Joan M. Makowski of Oil City; and three sisters and their spouses, Ellen Makowski of Oil City, Debbie and Rich Frantz of Pittsburgh, and Kathy and Doug Ekstrom of Oil City. Also surviving are one nephew; three nieces; her father-in-law, Robert Emery of Oil City; her reading partner, Dave Koerner of Oil City; and special friends Melissa Persing, Phil Thompson and Sue George. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Stacey Ann Emery; and her mother in-law, Patsy Emery. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. today and from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Reinsel Funeral Home in Oil City. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home with Msgr. John W. Swoger, pastor at St. Joseph Church, presiding. A memorial Mass for Mrs. Emery will be held at a later date to be announced. Internment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to CORE (The Center for Organ Retrieval and Education), 204 Sigma Drive, RIDC Park, Pittsburgh, 15238. Condolences may be left at www.reinselfuneralhome.com Stephen F. Fento Jr., 72, of 26 Plum St, Oil City, died at 6:35 a.m. Friday, July 27, 2007, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca, surrounded by his family. Born Aug. 24, 1934, in Oil City, he was a son of Steve Fento Sr. and Harriett Swartzlander Fento. Mr. Fento served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Oilwell Supply where he was a crane operator. Mr. Fento was an active member of the Free Methodist Church of Oil City. He enjoyed playing golf. On Aug. 30, 1958, he married the former Sandra Beach, and she survives. Also surviving are five children, Steve Fento and wife, Colleen, of Oil City, David Fento and wife, Carolyn, of New York, Tim Fento and wife, Danielle, of Oil City, Kaylene Cartney and husband, Patrick, of Titusville, and Terry Fento and wife, Carolyn, of Oklahoma; 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Janet M. Haniwalt of Franklin and Wanda McDaniel of Maryland; four sisters-in-law, Linda Miller, Lori Bly and her husband, Fred, all of Oil City, Diane Worley and husband, Bo, and Joan Sanford, all of Louisiana; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Rose Tarr; and three brothers-in-law, Tim Beach, Bob Miller and Daniel Beach. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Morrison Funeral Home in Oil City and from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the Free Methodist Church of Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Free Methodist Church of Oil City with the Rev. T. Christopher Hill officiating. Interment will be in Rockland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Free Methodist Church of Oil City. Paul George Mursch Paul George Mursch, 84, of Forest Drive, Summerville, died Thursday, July 26, 2007, at Clarion Hospital. Born March 12, 1923, in Crafton, he was the son of the late William H. Mursch and Elva Hill Mursch. He was married to Audrey Rex in 1948, and she preceded him in death in 1992. Mr. Mursch was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Navy. He served on the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown and served as a radioman and tailgunner, flying in the Curtiss SB2C Helldiver dive bombers. Mr. Mursch worked at Owens-Illinois Glass Plant in Clarion for 35 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and he was an assistant Scoutmaster for Troup 49 of the Limestone Boy Scouts for many years. He was also a member of the American Legion and the National Rifle Association. Mr. Mursch was a member of Kingsville United Methodist Church. He is survived by two daughters, Janet L. Hagan and husband, Frank, of New Bethlehem, and Paula Mursch of Sewickley; one son, Fred W. Mursch of Summerville; and four grandchildren, John Paul Mursch of Summerville, Amy J. Hoffman and her husband, Kenneth W., of New Bethlehem, Mark A. Hagan of New Bethlehem and Lisa A. Hagan of New Bethlehem. Also surviving are two great-grandchildren, Sky A. Hoffman and Tristen A. Hoffman of New Bethlehem; and one brother, William Mursch of Tavarres, Fla. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Marion Rider and Ruth Gammie. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, 330 Wood St., Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The Rev. Saxman of Kingsville United Methodist Church will officiate. Interment will follow at Cedarview Memorial Park in Strattanville. Karl Max Schurr Karl Max Schurr, 76, of Fisher, died early Thursday morning, July 26, 2007, at Clarion Hospital. Born Feb. 28, 1931, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, he was the son of the late George Schurr and Zylpha Shoots Schurr. He worked on his family's farm near Bellefontaine and graduated from Zanesfield High School in 1949. Mr. Schurr entered the U.S. Army in 1950 and served in the Korean War in the Tenth Corps, 196th Field Artillery. After being honorably discharged from the Army in 1952 with the rank of sergeant, Mr. Schurr continued his education at Bowling Green State University in Ohio, earning an undergraduate degree in 1956 and a master's degree in 1957. He met the former Ruth Rosa at Bowling Green, and he married her in 1956. Mr. Schurr went on to earn a Ph.D. in biology at the University of Minnesota. He then took a position at Bowling Green as a professor of biology, and he taught there for 30 years. Mr. Schurr's research focused on agricultural pest control and the environmental monitoring of water quality. He and his wife retired to western Pennsylvania in 1992. Mr. Schurr was an outdoor enthusiast, enjoying hunting and fishing. He was active in environmental and conservation causes, and he was a member of the Seneca Rocks Audubon Society and the American Chestnut Foundation. He was also a member of Strattanville United Methodist Church and served on the Millcreek Township Planning Commission. Mr. Schurr is survived by his wife of 51 years, Ruth Schurr; a son and daughter-in-law, Theodore Schurr and Dana Wormer of Philadelphia; a daughter, Sarah Ruden of Philadelphia; a daughter and son-in-law, Gretchen and John Lugthart and two grandchildren, Emily and Peter Lugthart, all of Rocky Face, Ga.; one sister, Sarah Georgiana "Jan" Bidlack of Geneva, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews and their children. Friends will be received from 2 to 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 6, at Strattanville United Methodist Church. A memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. that day at the church with the Rev. Julie L. Applegate, the church pastor, presiding. Memorials may be made to Rivers Unlimited of Ohio or American Rivers. The Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion is handling arrangements.

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The Derrick, July 27, 2007: Robert D. Buchan Sr., Titusville Izetta R. Corbett, Clarion Stacy Irene Corle, South Fourth Avenue, Clarion Gregory Wesley Frampton, Leeper Karl M. Schurr, Spring Drive, Fisher Britt Williams, 1263 Grandview Road, Oil City Robert D. Buchan Sr. Robert D. Buchan Sr., 82, a resident of Southwoods Assisted Living Community in Titusville, died at 1:43 a.m. Thursday, July 26, 2007, in the Titusville Area Hospital. Born Sept. 23, 1924, in Titusville, he was the son of Joseph and Lillian Wigren Buchan. He was a 1942 graduate of Titusville High School and was a January 1949 graduate of East Stroudsburg State Teachers College where he earned a bachelor's of science degree in education. He earned his master's degree in education in August 1953 from Pennsylvania State College. Mr. Buchan taught social studies and English from 1949 to 1953 at Townville where he also served as junior high basketball coach. He taught social studies at Titusville Junior High School from 1954 to 1959. He served as guidance counselor at Titusville Junior and Senior High schools from 1959 to 1969. He became principal of Titusville Junior High School, holding that position from 1969 to 1982. He also served as Titusville Junior High School basketball coach and assistant football coach at Titusville High School. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps from March 1943 to September 1945. He served with the 484th Bomb Group and also with the 826th Bomb Squadron in Italy where he was flight engineer and top turret gunner on a B-24 heavy bomber. He flew 50 missions over enemy territory and was honorably discharged with the rank of technical sergeant. He saw duty in Rome, Northern France, Southern France, Rhineland, Northern Apennines, PO Valley and the Balkans. He was awarded seven battle stars and also received the European-African-Middle East Service Medal with seven Bronze Stars and the Air Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters. Mr. Buchan was a member of the Titusville B.P.O. Elks; the Titusville Chamber of Commerce; board of directors of the YWCA.; and board of directors of the Allegheny AAA. He was chairman of the Civil Service Board in Titusville; was a member of the National Association of Secondary School Principals; a life member of Iota Alpha Delta Honorary Guidance Fraternity; a member of both the Cleo J. Ross Post No. 368 American Legion and the Bruce Shorts Post No. 5958 VFW. He was a sports announcer for WTIV Radio for 12 years and was awarded "Citizen of the Year" in 1990. Mr. Buchan was married Aug. 27, 1947, in St. Titus Rectory by Msgr. James F. Hopkins to Jocelyn Margaret Drake, who preceded him in death Jan. 20, 1987. Surviving are three sons, Joseph MacFarlane Buchan II of Augusta, Mont., Edward Grandin Buchan and wife, Mary Lou, of Hershey and Robert David Buchan Jr. and wife, Cathy, of Pleasantville; a grandson, Joseph Edward Buchan and wife, Orysia, of Syracuse, N.Y.; and three granddaughters, Samantha Lee Buchan of Washington, D.C., Katie Marie Buchan of Reston, Va., and Kelli Morgan Buchan of Cherry Hill, N.J. He also is survived by a sister, Mrs. Dorothy Jennings of Santa Maria, Calif.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, in the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville. A memorial service, open to friends, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 3, in the Titusville First Presbyterian Church with Dr. Barry E. Cressman, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Titusville. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Titusville Area Health Center Foundation or to the Titusville Alumni Association. Izetta R. Corbett, 98, of Clarion, died Wednesday, July 25, 2007, in the Bradford Pavilion in Bradford. Born Aug. 2, 1908, in Reynoldsville, she was the daughter of George and Jenny Robertson Roller. She was a 1928 graduate of Clarion Normal School. Mrs. Corbett was an elementary teacher for nine years in Strattanville and also was a homemaker. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Clarion and was a member of the church circle group. Mrs. Corbett was a volunteer at Clarion Hospital. She was married Nov. 7, 1937, in Mayville, N.Y., to Charles Emerson Corbett, who preceded her in death Oct. 5, 1982. Surviving are two daughters, Jeanette Matto and husband, Michael, and Phyllis Pionzio and husband, John, all of Bradford; one son, Charles E. Corbett Jr. and wife, Betsy, of Wernersville; three grandchildren, John Pionzio, Kathy Elliott and Todd Corbett; and four great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Corbett was preceded in death by three sisters, three brothers and a grandson, Matthew Ross Corbett. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. Monday in the First Presbyterian Church in Clarion with the Rev. Kate Filer officiating. Interment will follow in the Strattanville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. The Goble Funeral Home & Crematory, 330 Wood St., Clarion, is in charge of arrangements. Stacy Irene Corle, 22, of South Fourth Avenue, Clarion, died Tuesday, July 24, 2007, in Clarion Hospital following a brief illness. Born Aug. 19, 1984, in Clarion, she was the daughter of William A. Corle of Rimersburg and Robin Lynn Smith Corle of Clarion. She was a 2003 graduate of Clarion-Limestone High School. Ms. Corle was affiliated with the Carwick Wesleyan Church of Rimersburg. She was a member of the Make-A-Wish Foundation and MH/MR of Clarion. Ms. Corle enjoyed playing cards, her Gameboy, playing bingo and especially country music, most notably the music of Billy Ray Cyress and Box Car Willie. Surviving, in addition to her parents, are two sisters, Crystal Semanco of Clarion and Bessie Corle of Rimersburg; and two brothers, Brandon Corle of Clarion and Billy Corle and wife, Heather, of Pittsburgh. She also is survived by her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Deloris Smith of Chicago, Ill.; her paternal grandparents, William and Bessie Jean Switzer Corle of Rimersburg; two stepsisters, Misty Yates and husband, William "Bill" Yates of Rimersburg and Sabrina Burrell of Rimersburg; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. A reception of friends will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday in the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Gary Guntrum, pastor of the Carwick Wesleyan Church, officiating. Private interment will follow in the Rimersburg Cemetery. Gregory Wesley Frampton, 45, of Piscataqua Drive, Leeper, died Thursday, July 26, 2007, in the DuBois Regional Medical Center, DuBois. Born July 2, 1962, in Brookville, he was the son of Thomas and Betty Jane Lerch Frampton. He was a 1980 graduate of Clarion Area High School. Mr. Frampton was a machine operator for 27 years in the forming department of Owens-Illinois Glass Plant. He was a member of the Monroe Chapel Methodist Church. Mr. Frampton enjoyed boating, camping and being with his friends. Survivors are his parents, Thomas W. and Betty Jane Frampton of Clarion; his grandmother, Mrs. Arlene Lerch of Clarion; one sister, Terri Lynn Kemmer and husband, Neil, of Clarion; an aunt, Carolyn Frampton of Sligo; an uncle and aunt, Eugene and Linda Lerch of Clarion; cousins, Randy and Jeff Frampton and Melissa Glenn; and two nieces, Kortney and Lindsey Kemmer, "the light of his life." He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Francis E. Lerch; his grandparents, Samuel L. and Bernice Aaron Frampton; and an uncle, Richard Frampton. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the Goble Funeral Home & Crematory in Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home with H. Jack Buzard, his cousin, officiating. Interment will be in the Mount Hope Cemetery, Conneration. Memorials may be made to the Hahne Regional Cancer Unit in DuBois. Karl M. Schurr Karl M. Schurr, 76, of Spring Drive, Fisher, Millcreek Township, died Thursday, July 26, 2007, in Clarion Hospital. The Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Saturday in The Derrick. Britt Williams, 64, of 1263 Grandview Road, Oil City, died at 9:20 a.m. Thursday, July 26, 2007, in the group home where she resided. Born Feb. 14, 1943, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of Ralph L. and Emilie E. Johnston Williams. Ms. Williams entered Polk State School in 1947 and in 1979, moved to group homes where she lived her life. She worked at VTDC and attended Life Skills. Ms. Williams was a faithful attendee of the Willow Street Free Methodist Church. Surviving, in addition to her group home family, are one sister, Johnston "J." Harris and husband, Frank, of Dempseytown; one brother, Ralph L. Williams II of Baltimore Md.; and two nieces, Britt DeTilla of Oil City and Linda Christian and husband, David, of Franklin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a nephew, Brian J. DeTilla. A Memorial Service to celebrate her life will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 29, in the Willow Street Free Methodist Church with the Rev. T. Christopher Hill, officiating. Interment will take place at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Willow Street Free Methodist Church, UCIP or VAHRA.

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The Derrick, July 26, 2007: Thaddeus P. "Ted" Budzinski, Novelty, Ohio, formerly of Route 257, Seneca Norita A. Warner, 227 Water St., Titusville Thaddeus P. 'Ted' Budzinski Thaddeus P. "Ted" Budzinski, 93, of Novelty, Ohio, formerly of Route 257, Seneca, died unexpectedly early Wednesday afternoon, July 25, 2007, in the home of his daughter. Born Dec. 9, 1913, in Oil City, he was the son of Peter and Katherine Streczywilk Budzinski. He attended Assumption and Oil City schools. For many years, Mr. Budzinski worked at and was a co-owner of the Crystal Springs Dairy Farm which was previously the Duck Farm on Riverside Drive. He also was employed by the Pennsylvania and Penn Central railroads and the Conrail line from 1950 to 1971. Mr. Budzinski was a member of the Assumption B.V.M. Church and the PNA. He enjoyed nature, the great outdoors and working with flowers. Mr. Budzinski was married in the Assumption Church June 21, 1937, to the former Salomia "Sally" Lefanowicz, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Patricia Settlemire of Novelty, Ohio, and Helen Louise "Honey" Freeman and husband, Steve, of Albuquerque, N.M.; and six grandchildren, William, Thaddeus, Robert, Patrick and Peter Settlemire and Michael and Andy Freeman. In addition to his parents, Mr. Budzinski was preceded in death by a son in-law, Dr. William E. Settlemire; and six brothers and sisters, Joe, John and Charles Budzinski, Sophie Fuller, Veronica Grzasko and Stella Disque. There will be no viewing or visitation. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Assumption B.V.M. Church with Msgr. John W. Swoger presiding. Internment will take place at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to the Assumption B.V.M. Church, Oil City, 16301. Condolences may be left at www.reinselfuneralhome.com Norita A. Warner, 68, of 227 Water St., Titusville, died at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2007, in her residence. Born Aug. 10, 1938, in Oil City, she was the daughter of the late James Gilpin and Ica DeNetta Humes Earley. She was a 1956 graduate of Oil City High School and graduated in 1986 as a medical assistant from J.H. Thompson Academy, Erie. Mrs. Warner was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, YWCA Social Connection, Ladies Red Hats and Never Alone Singles. She was a former member of the Moose Club. Mrs. Warner volunteered at the O.C.&T. Railroad and previously with the Ladies Auxiliary of the Titusville Area Hospital. She enjoyed doing needlepoint, reading and collecting angels and Elvis Pressley memorabilia. Surviving are four children, Beth Come and companion, Frank Maun, of Conneaut Lake, David E. Warner and wife, Lisa, of Titusville, Bruce A. Warner Sr. and wife, Teresa, of Titusville and Theresa Hamilton and husband, Ronald Sr., of Titusville; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several stepgrandchildren. She also is survived by one brother, James Earley and wife, Joanne, of Cumming, Ga.; two sisters, Joyce Young of Butler and Donna Patton and husband, Robert Sr., of Columbus, Ohio; and her companion, Floyd Peterson of Tillotson Corners. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Ronald Warner, in infancy. Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. Friday in the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville. A service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the funeral home with Bishop Daniel Butler of the Franklin ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, officiating. Interment will be in the Breedtown Cemetery.

The Derrick, July 25, 2007: Hollie Josephine Palmer Amend, South Yarmouth, Mass., formerly of Shippenville Sally Ann Clawson Davis, Oakmont, formerly of Franklin William J. "Bill" O'Brien, Walnut Street, Emlenton Hallie Josephine Palmer Amend Hallie Josephine Palmer Amend, 96, of South Yarmouth, Mass., who at one time resided in Shippenville, died peacefully in her sleep Sunday, July 22, 2007, in Windsor Nursing Home, South Yarmouth, after a brief stay. Born in 1911 and raised in Scottdale, Pa., she was the daughter of the late John and Mame Kenan Palmer. She then moved to Pittsburgh and Shippenville and in 2003, she settled in South Yarmouth, Mass. Mrs. Amend, who was known as "Hallie Jo," was married to William F. Amend, who preceded her in death in 1983. They were married for 52 years. She loved to spend time with her family and friends and made a lasting impression on everyone she met. Her homemade chicken noodle soup was legendary and warmed the hearts and souls of many. Surviving are her beloved daughter, Marjorie A. Haas of South Yarmouth, Mass.; her grandchildren, Ron and Jeanine Pastore of Lexington, Mass., Ken and Emily Pastore of South Duxbury, Vt., and West Yarmouth, Mass., and Brian and Kathy Smith of Cotuit, Mass.; and great-grandchildren, Halie Pastore, Kenny Pastore, Merrick Pastore, Katrina Pastore, Ryan Smith, Brian Pastore, Jacqueline Smith and Isabel Pastore. She also is survived by her beloved niece and nephew, Vic and Lorraine Ceiszlack of Gibsonia, as well as other great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. Viewing will be held at 9 a.m. Friday in the Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave., South Yarmouth. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 a.m. Friday in Saint Pius Tenth Church, Station Avenue, South Yarmouth. Interment will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday in Lakewood Memorial Gardens, Cheswick, Pa. Sally Ann Clawson Davis Sally Ann Smiley Clawson Davis, 71, of Oakmont, a former Franklin businesswoman, died Monday, July 23, 2007. Mrs. Davis was the former owner of the Lamberton House Bed & Breakfast in Franklin, operating the business for nearly 10 years with her first husband, Jack R. Clawson. She and her son, Daniel Clawson, restored the Otter Street house to its Victorian splendor. She was the wife of the late Jack R. Clawson and the late William Davis. Surviving are two sons, Douglas Clawson and wife, Patricia, of Horsham, and Daniel Clawson of Kennerdell; two daughters, DeborahGasparich and husband, Stephen, of Cheswick and Danette Castellano and husband, Salvatore of Morningside; 11 grandchildren, Amy Brant, Kathleen and Christine Clawson, Daniel McCormick, Melissa, Juliana and Elizabeth Gasparich and Joseph, Rosanna, Antonino and Sara Castellano; and two great-grandchildren, Alexander and Robin Brant. At her request, her body was donated to medical science through Humanity Gifts Registry at the University of Pittsburgh. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are in charge of the Anthony M. Musmanno Funeral Home, 700 Seventh St., McKees Rocks. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Liver Foundation, 127 S. Payton St., Suite 220, Alexandria, Va., 22314. William J. "Bill" O'Brien, 66, of Walnut Street, Emlenton, a retired Emlenton businessman, died at 8:05 a.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2007, in his residence following a lengthy illness. Born March 20, 1941, in Oil City, he was the son of the late Peter J. and Virginia M. Heeter O'Brien. He was a 1959 graduate of Allegheny-Clarion Valley High School in Emlenton. Mr. O'Brien owned and operated a Western Auto store at Cunchula's Plaza in the village of Mariasville, near Emlenton, for many years. He later was employed as a production manager for Goodwill Industries and retired as a dispatcher at Gardenscape in Emlenton. He did an excellent job as sexton for more than two decades at St. Michael Roman Catholic Church Cemetery in Emlenton. He was instrumental in mapping and plotting several sections of the cemetery to be used as grave space. Mr. O'Brien was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church in Emlenton and had served on the Parish Council. He was a member of Holy Name Council No. 4602, Knights of Columbus of Emlenton, where he held both a third and fourth degree. Mr. O'Brien enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his granddaughters whom he affectionately referred to as "my girls." Mr. O'Brien also enjoyed reading. He was married in St. Michael Church, Emlenton, June 9, 1962, to the former Shirley A. Patterson, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters and their husbands, Lori A. and Ken Cratty of Parker and Jennifer M. and Doug May of Clintonville; and five granddaughters, Kelsey Cratty, Kayla Cratty, Makenzie May, Lindsay May and Sydney May. He also is survived by a brother and his wife, Peter J. Jr. and Pam O'Brien of Port Allegany; a sister and her husband, Elizabeth and Jay Wenner of Oil City; an aunt, Genevieve Clark of Warren; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Mr. O'Brien was preceded in death by a son, Kevin J. O'Brien, in 1965. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Hile Funeral Home Inc., 1204 Kerr Ave., Emlenton. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Friday in St. Michael Church, Chestnut Street, Emlenton, with Msgr. Conrad Kraus, pastor, presiding. Interment will take place in St. Michael Church Cemetery, Emlenton. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael Church, P.O. Box 177, Emlenton, 16373.

The Derrick, July 24, 2007: Terry Lee Gilbert, Leeper Elizabeth Pearl Heeter, Wood Street, Clarion Preston D. Hepler, Marienville HC 3 Helen B. Mogle, 66 Huber Road, New Bethlehem Robert F. "Bo" Quinn, 138 W. Bloss St., Titusville Lura Mae Tarr, 241 Kane Run Road, Oil City Donald G. Weber, Cranberry Township Terry Lee Gilbert, 55, of Leeper, died Monday, July 23, 2007, in St. Vincent Health Center, Erie. Born April 25, 1952, in Oil City, he was the son of the late Alfred Gilbert and Betty Lou Dehner Gilbert of Leeper. Mr. Gilbert served with the U.S. Air Force for 10 years during the Vietnam War. He worked for various businesses in the area. Mr. Gilbert was a member of the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and NASCAR. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are a son, Terry Lin Gilbert of Aldus, Okla.; a brother, Kenny Gilbert and his wife, Patty, and a sister, Cindy Ochs and her husband, Dan, all of Leeper; a nephew, Kyle Gilbert of Leeper; and a special friend, Nancy Schneider of Leeper. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Harrison and Erdie Dehner, and his paternal grandparents, Clyde and Ruth Gilbert. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Borland Funeral Home Inc. in Leeper. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. David Coul of Good Shepherd United Methodist, officiating. Interment will follow in the Dehner Cemetery. Elizabeth Pearl Heeter Elizabeth Pearl Heeter, 94, of Wood Street, Clarion, died Sunday, July 22, 2007, in the Golden Living Center, Shippenville. Born July 13, 1913, in Everwood, W.Va., she was the daughter of Harry Baker Wing and Laura Belle Alford Wing. She graduated in 1958 from Clarion State Teachers College with a bachelor of science degree in elementary education. She was a 1965 graduate of Edinboro State Teachers College with a master's degree in education. Mrs. Heeter was employed by the Bradford School District from 1958-1959, then moved to Port Allegany where she was employed by the school district from 1959-1962. In 1962 she was employed by Clarion State Teachers College and Clarion Area School District as a demonstration teaching in Thaddeus Stevens Training School on the campus of Clarion State College. In 1969 the school was closed and all teachers were employed by Clarion Area School District at the Boundary Street School where she taught until her retirement in 1975. She was a charter member of the Reading Enrichment Program in the Clarion Area Schools, working 10½ years in primary classrooms. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Clarion where she directed the Children's Choir for 25 years. She was a member of the United Methodist Women since 1962, serving as president of that group for three years and treasurer for four years, and sang in the Chancel Choir. Mrs. Heeter was a lifelong member of the Clarion Historical Society and treasurer of that organization for six years. She was a member of the Clarion Women's Club since 1970 and was treasurer for four years. She was a life member of PSEA, both state and county. She first was married to William Kenneth Bonner, who preceded her in death Nov. 11, 1956. She was then married June 19, 1971, to Maurice Thomas Heeter, who died Dec. 28, 1998. Surviving are one son, Edgar Harry "Bud" Bonner of Franklin; four grandchildren, the Rev. Susan Bonner of New Bethlehem, Brent Alan Bonner of Rimersburg, Teri Lutz and husband, Roger, of Knox and William Kenneth Bonner of Clarion; and six great-grandchildren, Jason and Justin Bonner, Benjamin and Nicholas Lutz and Brandon and Samantha Bonner. In addition to her parents and husbands, Mrs. Heeter was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruby Ransom and Lucille Nulph; one brother, Clifford "Tip" Wing; an infant son, Richard Kenneth Bonner; and three infant brothers. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to the time of services at 11 a.m. Monday, July 30, in the Goble Funeral Home & Crematory, 330 Wood St., Clarion, with the Rev. Deryl Larson officiating. Interment will follow in the Clarion Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church or to the Golden Living Alzheimer's Unit in Shippenville. Preston D. Hepler Preston D. Hepler, 78, of Marienville HC3, died at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, July 22, 2007, in the home of his son, Doug Hepler, in Erie. Born June 25, 1929, in Reesedale, Armstrong County, he was the son of Boyd Preston and Flossie Swonger Hepler. Mr. Hepler served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Forest Area Baptist Church in Redclyffe, Marienville HC1. Mr. Hepler, who was employed by the pipeline industry, was a master mechanic who could repair anything. He was known to the community by his truck which had a sign on the front that read "Here's Hep." Mr. Hepler was married Jan. 4, 1954, to Shirley Means, who survives. Also surviving are six children and their spouses, Pamela Stamper and husband, Andy, of Hagerstown, Md., Douglas Hepler and wife, Kathy, of Erie, Teresa Stamper and husband, Herman, of York, Dennis Hepler and wife, Susan, of New Bethlehem, Donald Hepler and wife, Evelyn, of Old Hickory, Tenn., and Dale Hepler and fiancée, Brook Kruse, of Marienville; 16 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He also is survived by two sisters, Evelyn Shaffer of Kingston, Ohio, and Alice Bradford of Kelso, Tenn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Bonnie Smith, Thelma Cussins and Ruth McCanna; and two brothers, infant Boyd Hepler Jr. and Merle Hepler. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Thursday in the Ronald McDonald Funeral Home in Marienville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Randy Evans, Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice Chaplain, and the Rev. Peter Zengel, pastor of the Forest Area Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Roses Cemetery. Helen B. Mogle Helen B. Mogle, 78, of 66 Huber Road, New Bethlehem, died Sunday, July 22, 2007, in Christ the King Manor, DuBois. Born Jan. 27, 1929, in Sigel, she was the daughter of W. Merrill and Queen H. Harriger Laughlin. She was a 1946 graduate of Porter High School and a 1950 graduate of Indiana University. Mrs. Mogle taught school for 32 years, two at Sandy Township High School and 30 at Redbank Valley High School. She was a member of the Oakwood Presbyterian Church in New Bethlehem where she sang in the choir and substituted as pianist. She also was a member of the Order of Eastern, Chapter No. 230 of New Bethlehem. Mrs. Mogle belonged to the Clarion County Retired Teachers Association and the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees. She enjoyed reading and traveling, and attending scroll saw gatherings with her husband, Jack. Most of all, she enjoyed her grandchildren. Mrs. Mogle was married July 12, 1951, to John M. "Jack" Mogle, who survives. They were married 56 years. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are one daughter and her husband, Barbara and John Haughney of Pittsburgh; and two granddaughters, Kathleen Haughney and Sarah Haughney. She also is survived by two sisters-in-law, Marilyn Vetro and Donna Bailey and her husband, Elmo, of DuBois. Mrs. Mogle was preceded in death by her parents. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Alcorn Funeral Home, Hawthorn. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with Pastor John Phillips officiating. Interment will be in Squirrel Hill Cemetery, Porter Township, Clarion County. Robert F. 'Bo' Quinn 138 W. Bloss St., Titusville, died at 4:28 p.m. Sunday, July 22, 2007, in Titusville Area Hospital where he was admitted earlier in the day. Born June 11, 1930, in Oil City, he was the son of the late Earl and Edna Bernhart Quinn. Mr. Quinn was a 1949 graduate of Oil City High School. He served three years with the U.S. Army National Guard in Oil City. His unit was called up for active duty Sept. 5, 1950. Mr. Quinn was honorably discharged Feb. 15, 1952, with the rank of corporal at Camp Atterbury, Ind. Mr. Quinn formerly was employed by Pennsylvania Railroad, Penn Central Railroad and Conrail for more than 40 years. He enjoyed watching football and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Mr. Quinn was married in Titusville Jan. 27, 1957, to Joanne McNamara, who died Oct. 22, 2005. Surviving are three daughters, Carol Smith and Kathy Kuhns, both of Titusville, and Patricia Quinn of Salem, Va.; six grandchildren, Tia Blanchard, Shawn Blanchard, Michael Kuhns, Natalie Quinn, Andrew Smith and Amanda Smith, all of Titusville; and four great-grandchildren, Kolten Blanchard, Rae'Ven Blanchard, Aydin Ruot and Riley Chambers. He also is survived by a brother, Donald Quinn and his wife, Fran, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; several nieces and nephews; and his two pet dogs, Jo-Jo and Brandi. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Quinn was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard Quinn and Joseph Quinn; and his son-in-law, Jerome Smith. Relatives and friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday in the Leo N. Hennes Funeral Home Inc., 203 E. Main St., Titusville. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev, D.G. Davis III, pastor of St. Titus Church, Titusville, presiding. Memorial contributions can be made to Crawford County Humane Society, 11012 Kennedy Hill Road, Meadville, 16335. Lura Mae Tarr, 80, of 241 Kane Run Road, Oil City, died at 8:41 p.m. Sunday, July 22, 2007, in the Titusville Area Hospital. Born June 16, 1927, in Titusville, she was the daughter of Floyd Dempsey and Marie Bedow Dempsey Brothers. She attended school in Gresham. Mrs. Tarr attended Cherrytree United Methodist Church where she was a former Sunday school teacher. She enjoyed sewing, baking, doing crafts and going to yard sales. Mrs. Tarr was married in Cherrytree March 18, 1947, to Frederick J. Tarr, who survives in Kaneville. Also surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Jan (Marilyn) McMullen of Columbia, S.C., formerly of Rimersburg; two sons, Robert and Brian Tarr, both of Kaneville; four grandchildren, Mrs. Timothy (Brenda) Miller of Clarion, Mrs. Steven (Deborah) McAfoose of Hawaii, WOC Thomas McMullen of Houston, Texas, and S.Sgt. Michael McMullen of Spangdahlem, Germany; and four great-grandchildren, Kyle Miller, Ryan Miller, Kayte McAfoose and Cody McAfoose. She also is survived by one sister, Mrs. Charles (Lois) Deane of Titusville; one aunt, Lillian Banks of Titusville; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Tarr was preceded in death by her stepfather, Jacob "Jake" Brothers; three brothers, Burton Nichols, Norman Nichols and Leonard Dempsey; and one sister, Eleanor "Ellie" Turk. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Earl Dykes, pastor of the Cherrytree United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Cherrytree Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Oakland Township Volunteer Fire Department. Donald G. Weber, 77, of Cranberry Township, died at 5 a.m. Monday, July 23, 2007, in UPMC Passavant Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born Nov. 2, 1929, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Joseph and Marie Weppleman Weber. Following his graduation from Shaler High School, he served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. Mr. Weber had been employed by Friday's Masonry in Perrysville. He was a member of St. Ferdinand Church in Cranberry Township. Surviving are his wife, Lucille Viehbeck Daniels-Weber; three daughters, Patricia Knowles and husband, Douglas, of Lakeland, Fla., Anita Adams and husband, Rod, of Franklin, and Luann Daw of Franklin; two sons, Michael Weber and wife, Mary, of Shaler and Karl Daniels of Atlanta, Ga.; eight grandchildren, Lauren and Scott Weber, Erika and Colin Knowles, George Daniels IV, Audra and Jason Gibson and Jesse Daw and wife, Alyssa; and one great-grandson, Hadden Daniels. He also is survived by a sister, Helen Kay of Shaler. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday in the Devlin Funeral Home of Cranberry, 2678 Rochester Road, Cranberry Township. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday in St. Ferdinand Church, Cranberry Township. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Ferdinand Church, 2535 Rochester Road, Cranberry Township, 16066.

The Derrick, July 23, 2007: Robert R. Dreher, Kemper Road, Butler William Frederick "Bill" English, 123 Oak St., Henry's Bend Harriet Skaggs Hearst, Clarion Elizabeth Pearl Heeter, Wood Street, Clarion Preston Hepler, Marienville Joanna Humes Marsh, Venus Helen Mogle, New Bethlehem Clarence W. "Bim" Seeley, 121 River St., Cochranton Kenneth L. Watson, Strattanville Robert R. Dreher, 87, of Kemper Road, Butler, died at 12:45 a.m. Saturday, July 21, 2007, in his residence. Born April 29, 1920, in Butler, he was the son of Ralph E. and Amelia Fend Dreher. He served in the Navy during World War II. Mr. Dreher was a researcher for Allegheny Ludlum until his retirement in the early 1980s. He was a longtime member of the former St. Paul United Church of Christ in Butler where he served as a deacon. Most recently he had attended Grace Calvary Lutheran Church in Butler. Mr. Dreher enjoyed camping, bowling, playing cards, traveling, gardening, baking and most importantly his family and friends. He was married Sept. 7, 1941, to Virginia R. Adler, who preceded him in death Sept. 24, 1997. Surviving are one son and his wife, John and Sherry Dreher of Emlenton; three grandsons, Benjamin Dreher and wife, Marni, and Jonathan Dreher, all of Columbus, Ohio, and Matthew Dreher of Emlenton; one great-granddaughter, Laken Dreher of Columbus, Ohio; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Dreher was preceded in death by his daughter, Judith, in April 2000; his brother, Walter "Jake" Dreher, in 1972; and his sister, Opal Light in 1995. Friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home Inc., 124 E. North St., Butler. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. James A. Higgins of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chicora, officiating. Interment will follow in Butler County Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to Camp Lutherlyn, Post Office Box 355, Prospect, 16052. William Frederick "Bill" English, 91, of 123 Oak St., Henry's Bend, Oil City, died at 2:15 a.m. Saturday, July 21, 2007, in his home after an extended illness. Mr. English was provided exceptional care at his home by his daughter, Susan, with assistance from his other daughters, Diane and Nancy. Born May 5, 1916, in Oil City, he was the son of Leo J. and Alice Seyboldt English. Mr. English was a 1934 graduate of Oil City High School. He was a World War II veteran, serving as a Navy seaman first class in the Fleet Post Office at Sampson, N.Y. Mr. English received certification in advanced millwork drawing and blueprint reading from Penn State night school while working at the National Transit. He also was briefly employed by the Keystone Public Service Co., now known as Penelec. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1974 after 35 years of service. His retirement years enabled him to manage the English Pool Center and to travel to Florida in the winter months. Mr. English was a well-known musician. He was vice president of the American Federation of Music for 15 years and was a charter member of the National Association of Rudimental Drummers. He taught drum lessons and played with the Florida Symphony, as well as professional celebrity drummers from 1934 to 1980. He was active in Oil City music circles, playing with the American Legion, Mostly Brass and the Carl Brozeski Band. Mr. English was a member of St. Stephen Church, the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree, Eagles, Elks, Moose, Fryburg Lucky Twirlers Dance Club, Isaac Walton, National Association of Letter Carriers and the Fryburg Sportsman Club. He was married to the former Arlene C. Eisenman, who preceded him in death Feb. 25, 2003. They were married for 63 years. Surviving are six children, William and CC English of Derwood, Md., Diane Turner and Susan English, both of Henry's Bend, Nancy and Dwight Guth of Franklin, Stephen and Patti English of Bel Air, Md., and Tommy English of Franklin He was proud of his large family of 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He spent time fishing, hunting and enjoying many other outdoor activities with them during his fulfilling and blessed life. He also is survived by two brothers, Robert and Richard English, both of Oil City. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. English was preceded in death by a son, the Rev. Robert English; and two brothers, Joe and Leo English. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the Reinsel Funeral Home, Oil City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Stephen Church with Msgr. William C. Karg presiding. Internment, with full military honors provided by the V.E.T.S. Honor Guard, will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Oil City, where he will be interred along side his wife whom he referred to as "His Beauty Queen, Arlene." In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mostly Brass Band of Oil City, Easter Seals of Western Pennsylvania, to any veteran's organization or to the Henry's Bend Chapel Association. Condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com Harriet Skaggs Hearst, 96, of Clarion, an educator, businesswoman and Woman of the Year, died Saturday, July 21, 2007, in the Clarion Hospital. Born Dec. 4, 1910, in Fayette County, West Virginia, she was the daughter of Dr. Henry C. and Eva Watterson Skaggs. She was a graduate of West Virginia University and Peabody College, now a part of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn. Mrs. Hearst was a teacher at Montgomery High School in West Virginia before coming to Clarion in 1947 to teach in the English department at Clarion State Teachers College, now Clarion University. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, the American Association of University Women, Clarion County Garden Club, Clarion Woman's Club and the Classical Clarion Historical Society. Mrs. Hearst was a member of the Board of Trustees for Clarion University from 1960 to 1970. She was named Citizen of the Year in 2000 by the American Association of University Women and was honored for her chairing committee. She was past president of the Quadeo Community Concert Association, a part of Columbia Artists Community. Mrs. Hearst was married in Mexico City in 1953 to William C. Hearst, who preceded her in death May 26, 1984. She and her husband were the former owners of the Clarion Democrat and Clarion Republic, a twice-a-week newspaper publication now known as the Clarion News. After an early retirement, she and her husband built the AM Radio Station known as WWCH, which is owned and operated by their son, William S. Hearst. Mrs. Hearst enjoyed reading, traveling, gardening and music. Surviving are her son, William Skaggs Hearst of Clarion; one stepdaughter, Marna Hearst Terry of Boston, Mass; and four grandchildren, William Curtis, Kristan, George Cody and Thomas Cameron Hearst. She also is survived by one brother, Robert Calvin Skaggs of Charleston, W.Va.; and 12 nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her four brothers, Henry C. Skaggs, Dr. Joseph Thomas Skaggs, Dr. Raymond A. Updike and Fred S. Updike; and one sister, Elizabeth Skaggs Jenkins. A memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the First United Methodist Church in Clarion with the Rev. Deryl Larsen officiating. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. in the church. Memorials may be made to the Clarion Free Library or to the Memorial Garden, United Methodist Church in Clarion. The Goble Funeral Home & Crematory of Clarion is in charge of arrangements. Elizabeth Pearl Heeter Elizabeth Pearl Heeter, 94, of Wood Street, Clarion, died Sunday evening, July 22, 2007, in the Golden Living Center, Shippenville. The Goble Funeral Home and Crematory of Clarion is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Tuesday in The Derrick. Preston Hepler Preston Hepler, 78, of Marienville, died Sunday, July 22, 2007, in the home of his son, Douglas Hepler and wife, Kathy, in Erie. The Ronald McDonald Funeral Home of Marienville is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Tuesday in The Derrick. Joanna Humes Marsh Joanna Humes Marsh, 82, of Venus, died Saturday July 21, 2007, in the Golden Living Center, Oil City. Born Sept. 5, 1924, in McKees Rocks, she was the daughter of William and Ada Carroll Humes. Mrs. Marsh was a resident of the McKees Rocks area for 38 before moving to Venus late in her life. She had been employed at several department stores in the Pittsburgh area. Mrs. Marsh was a member of the Fertigs United Methodist Church in Fertigs. She enjoyed taking care of her pet cats. Mrs. Marsh was married Dec. 28, 1974, in the Allison Park Church, Mount Royal Blvd., to Donald Marsh, who preceded her in death Oct. 18, 2002. Surviving are numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends will be received from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Faller Funeral Home Inc. in Fryburg. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. John Hickman, pastor of the Fertigs United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will take place in the Mount Auburn Cemetery in Fayette County. The family suggests memorials be made to the Fertigs United Methodist Church. Helen Mogle Helen Mogle of New Bethlehem, Porter Township, died Sunday, July 22, 2007, in Christ the King Manor, DuBois. The Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Tuesday in The Derrick. Clarence W. 'Bim' Seeley Clarence W. "Bim" Seeley, 77, of 121 River St., Cochranton, died Friday, July 20, 2007, in his residence. Born March 28, 1930, in Rocky Grove, he was the son of the late Walter and Cora Miller Seeley. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Mr. Seeley worked for 21 years at Morco in Cochranton and then went to work for 22 years at PPG, retiring in 1995. He was a member of the Deckards United Methodist Church, the Cochranton Masonic Lodge No. 790, the Meadville Eagles and the Cochranton American Legion James L. Stein Post No. 836. Mr. Seeley was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his dog, Queenie. For several years he was the caretaker and sextant at Peters Cemetery. Mr. Seeley was married Aug. 19, 1950, to Charlsie Halterman, who survives. They were married for 56 years. Also surviving are two daughters, Ann Johnson Miller and her husband, Larry, of Central, S.C., and Carmen Sheets and her husband, Wetzel, of Richmond Va.; six stepgrandchildren; and several step-great-grandchildren. He also is survived by a sister, Betty Hollabaugh of Meadville; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Seeley was preceded in death by a brother, Gaylord Seeley. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Dickson Family Funeral Home Inc., 123 S. Franklin St. Cochranton. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Deckards United Methodist Church with the Rev. Chris Shreve, pastor, and the Rev. Lee Baker officiating. Interment will take place in Peters Cemetery with military honors accorded by the Cochranton American Legion. Memorials may be made to the Deckards United Methodist Church, 28388 Deckards Road, Cochranton, 16314. Kenneth L. Watson, 46, of Strattanville, died at 12:20 a.m. Thursday, July 19, 2007, in Hartford Hospital, Hartford, Conn. Born June 5, 1961, in the Franklin Hospital, he was the son of Robert E. Watson of Mahaffey and the late Mary Jane Karns Watson. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Mr. Watson was a truck driver. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Mr. Watson enjoyed hunting, fishing, motorcycles, NASCAR and golfing. On Aug. 28, 1982, he married Tina M. Stewart, who survives. They would have celebrated their 25th anniversary next month. In addition to his wife and father, he is survived by three daughters, Jennifer Wenner and husband, Jeremy, of Strattanville, Kendra Watson of Greensburg and Ashley Ganss and husband, Stanley, of Strattanville; and four grandchildren, Madison Wenner, Ethan Wenner, and Logan and Dylan Watson. He also is survived by a sister, Nancy Brown and husband, Tom, of Knox; a brother, Ron Watson and wife, Kim, of Pine City and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a brother, Dennis Earl Watson; and his father-in-law, Tom Stewart. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday in the David C. McEntire Funeral Home, 504 E. Penn St., Knox. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Dan Myers, pastor of the Mount Joy United Methodist Church, Knox RD, officiating.

The Derrick, July 21, 2007: Sarah Jane "Sue" Blum, formerly of East Eighth Street and Vo-Tech Drive, Oil City Mario G. Bulsei, Polk Center, Polk Wayne A. Gruber, Knox Robert L. Page, Foxburg Mary Louise Seifert, New Bethlehem Edna Mae Sumoske, formerly of Moran Towers and Luther Place, Oil City Aaron Luke Mercer , getting it right Sarah Jane "Sue" Blum, 89, formerly of East Eighth Street and Vo Tech Drive, Oil City, died at 11:45 p.m. Thursday, July 19, 2007, in The Golden Living Center, Oil City. Born June 7, 1918, in Oil City, she was the daughter of William and Melvina Winger Slater. Mrs. Blum was a 1937 graduate of Oil City High School. She retired in 1981 from the Oil City School District and later worked at Morrison Funeral Home, Oil City. Mrs. Blum was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Oil City. On March 17, 1939, she married John Frederick "Fred" Blum Jr., who preceded her in death Aug. 26, 1992. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Blum was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Mary Jill Blum in 1947; five sisters; and three brothers. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Joseph E. Filer IV, D. Min., pastor of the Oil City First Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be in Grove Hill Cemetery, Oil City. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the First Presbyterian Church or to a charity of one's choice. Mario G. Bulsei Mario G. Bulsei, 66, a well-known resident of Woodside at Polk Center, died at 7 a.m. Wednesday, July 18, 2007, in Polk Center. Born Nov. 12, 1940, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Mario and Giovanna Marinelli Bulsei. Mr. Bulsei had various jobs at Polk Center and had many friends, both staff and residents. He was a devout Catholic and regularly attended Mass at Polk Center. For many years, Mr. Bulsei was very active in Special Olympics. Mr. Bulsei enjoyed camping, magazines and puzzle books. He found joy in everything in life and was known for his smiles and laughter. Surviving are two sisters, Marry Gatti of Erie and Catherine Nedzeski of Pittsburgh. There will be no visitation. A graveside service will be held at noon Monday in St. Agatha Cemetery in Bridgeville. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Polk Center. The Huff Chapel in Franklin is in charge of arrangements. Wayne A. Gruber, 76, of Knox, died Friday morning, July 20, 2007, in Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center near Sligo. Born Aug. 2, 1930, in Knox, he was a son of the late Gerald V. and Bertha Amsler Gruber. Mr. Gruber was a four-year veteran of the United States Navy and was stationed at Cecil Field in Jacksonville, Fla., as an air traffic controller. He retired from Knox Glass. Mr. Gruber was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church of Knox. He also was a member of the American Legion of Knox, the Knox Volunteer Fire Co. and the Masonic Lodge. Mr. Gruber enjoyed playing cards, spending time with his grandchildren, hunting and woodworking. On Jan. 2, 1952, he married the former Shirley A. Weeter, who survives. Also surviving are four daughters, Karen Nelms and husband, Steven, of Franklin, Brenda Gruber and James McCarthy of Harrisburg, Carla Magrini and husband, Tim, of Clarion and Kimberly Kozik and husband, Bob, of Erie; one son, Todd Gruber and wife, Deanna, of Knox; and eight grandchildren, Katie Nelms, Elizabeth Nelms, Sarah Magrini, Rachel Magrini, Alyssa Kozik, Kyle Kozik, Danielle Larrow and Emma Gruber. In addition to his parents, Mr. Gruber was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Vaughn Gruber. Friends will be received from noon to 2 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the William N. Rupert Mortuary Inc. in Knox, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday in St. Paul Lutheran Church, Knox. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the church with the Rev. Karen Parsh, pastor, officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Knox American Legion, Knox Volunteer Fire Co. or to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Knox, 16232. Robert L. Page, 77, of Summit Avenue, Foxburg, died at 12:40 a.m. Friday, July 20, 2007, in the Golden Living Center, Clarion, following a brief illness. Born July 1, 1930, in St. Petersburg, Clarion County, he was the son of John Page and Opal Grazier Page Clawges. Mr. Page had earned a master's degree in education at Westminster College and had earned his bachelor of science degree in education from Clarion College, now Clarion University. He was a 1948 graduate of Parker City High School. He was a veteran of both the United States Navy and the United States Army. Mr. Page taught junior high mathematics for several years in Parker and was employed for more than 25 years as a manager with the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare in Kittanning before retiring in 1987. He was affiliated with the Foxburg United Methodist Church. Mr. Page was a long-time member and treasurer of the Foxburg Volunteer Fire Co. He was a member of the Foxburg American Legion Post No. 636 and had served the post as both commander and treasurer. He belonged to Canby Lodge No. 520, F&AM, in St. Petersburg, and he had served as treasurer of the lodge. He enjoyed golfing and had been a member of the Foxburg Country Club. He also enjoyed hunting, music and his dog, Smokey. He was said to have had a wry sense of humor. Mr. Page was married in Parker Aug. 5, 1951, to Margaret Ann Seybert, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, leeCoral Adams of Shippenville; three sons. John R. Page of Shippenville, W. Brian Page and wife, Angela, of Foxburg and Robert C. Page and wife, Kara, of Pittsburgh; and two grandsons, Ian S. Adams and wife, Miranda, and Nathan K. Page. He also is survived by a sister-in-law, Martha Page of Foxburg; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Page was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Page. There will be no public services. Interment will take place in St. Petersburg Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Hile Funeral Home Inc. in St. Petersburg. Mary Louise Seifert, 82, of New Bethlehem, died Thursday, July 19, 2007, in Brookville. Born Dec. 19, 1924, in Kittanning, she was the daughter of Harry A. and Sabina Mooney Seifert. She received her bachelor of science in education degrees in 1946 in secondary social studies and geography and a minor in English from Clarion State Teachers College. While a student at the college, she served as secretary of the Young Women's Christian Association, president and vice president of the Woman's Athletic Council, assistant editor of the Sequelle and was a member of Delta Sigma Epsilon and the choir treasurer. Ms. Seifert was a history and geography teacher for 35 years at Edison Junior High School in West Mifflin. She was a life-long advocate for Clarion University, with at least 18 members of her extended family graduating from Clarion. She received the Distinguished Service Award of the Clarion University Alumni Association in 1998. A century of family dedication to Clarion University was recently honored with the naming of the "Seifert-Mooney Center for the Advancement of Clarion University" by the Council of Trustees at its May 10 meeting. Ms. Seifert created six endowment funds and supported nine other endowment and project funds at Clarion University. She was a member of the New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church, a life member of the Clarion University Alumni Association, the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees, Delta Zeta Sorority and the Clarion County Historical Society. Ms. Seifert was a former member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, a member of the Metropolitan Opera Guild and a 15-year member of the Mendelssohn Choir in Pittsburgh. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Charles Seifert and John Mooney Seifert. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 28, in the Seifert-Mooney Center for Advancement at Clarion University, corner of Greenville Avenue and Corbett Street. An official dedication of the building in her honor will follow the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Clarion University Foundation Inc. The Rupert Funeral Home of New Bethlehem is in charge of arrangements. Edna Mae Sumoske, 80, formerly of Moran Towers and the Luther Place, Oil City, died at 7:45 a.m. Friday, July 20, 2007, in the Oil City Presbyterian Home following an extended illness. Born Aug. 29, 1926, at Clapp Farm, she was the daughter of Albert E. and Beatrice L. Goodwill Kurschinske. Mrs. Sumoske was a homemaker who enjoyed crocheting, baking, going to the Oil City Senior Center and being around family and friends. She was a member of St. Joseph Church, Oil City. Mrs. Sumoske was married in St. Joseph Church Nov. 22, 1945, to Arthur J. Sumoske who preceded her in death Aug. 4, 1982. Surviving are three children and their spouses, Connie and Marvin Miller of Hill City, Arthur J. Jr. and Karen Sumoske of Cooperstown and Suzanne and Denny Fields of Oil City; six grandchildren and their spouses, Scott and Chrissy Sumoske, Shannon and Joe Mason, Kasey and Scott Roser, Stacey and Eric Plowman, Michelle and Jesse Hanna and Buddy and Tammy Miller; and nine great-grandchildren, Kennedy and Corey Mason, Jacob and Jordan Roser, Bailee and Ethan Plowman, Jacob and Sydney Hanna and Connor Miller. She also is survived by two sisters, Pauline Proper and Shirley Wilson, both of Clapp Farm; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Sumoske was preceded in death by two sisters, Anna Marie Proper and Emma Louise Hanna. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Reinsel Funeral Home and again from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday in the gathering space of St. Joseph Church, Oil City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday in the church with Msgr. John W. Swoger, pastor, presiding. Entombment will follow in the Bishop McManaman Memorial Mausoleum in Calvary Cemetery, Oil City. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Church Development Fund, the Oil City Presbyterian Home or to the VNA foundation, Oil City, 16301. Condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com Getting it right - Aaron Luke Mercer Condolences to the family of Aaron Luke Mercer, 34, may be sent to [email protected] An incorrect e-mail address was published Friday.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: djwilson6 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/378.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ellen - I, too am researching the Addison Wilson family. You are right he had a son named Ralph Arthur. Addison Bently Wilson was born in Clarion County, PA on July 31, 1841. He had three other children besides Ralph. He had Alice M., Ida and Harvey Roy that I have knowedge of. He came to kansas probably after his marriage and reared his family here. My husband would be Ralph's grandson. If we could connect we could share our info. I would be very glad to share anything I have. And would love talking to someone in the family. I do not know what Sarah's maiden name was. Could you help me out here? Thanks and you may contact me direct at [email protected] Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: NCSieck Surnames: DUNCAN MESSER Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/2237/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for descendants of Philip Messer and Emma Duncan who were on 25 October 1881 married in Pittsburg. The marriage indicates that the 20-year-old bride was a native and resident of Clarien (sic) Co. This suggests that she was born in 1860 or 1861. Checking both the 1870 and 1880 census for Clarion Co, I find no listing for her. If my research assumptions are correct the groom was a brother of my paternal grandfather. I have data to share. Nancy C. Sieck Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: NCSieck Surnames: DUNCAN MESSER Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.cchs/2885/mb.ashx Message Board Post: According to a record of their marriage, Philip Messer and Emma Duncan were married 25 Oct 1881 in Pittsburg. Emma is identified as being a 20-year-old native and resident of Clarien (sic) Co. Checking the 1870 and 1880 census listings for Clarion Co. I do not find a family in which to place her. Any suggestions as to other sources I might check to identify the names of the parents of the bride. Nancy C. Sieck Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

The Derrick, July 20, 2007: Donald Eugene Kaminske, Prospect, formerly of Oil City Aaron Luke Mercer, Gainesville, Va., formerly of Seneca Mary L. Seifert, New Bethlehem Violet Moore, memorial set Donald Eugene Kaminske Donald Eugene Kaminske, 75, of Prospect, a former Oil City resident, died Wednesday, July 18, 2007, in Butler Memorial Hospital. Born Oct. 16, 1931, in Oil City, he was the son of Louis H. and Ruth E. Perkins Kaminske. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Army. Mr. Kaminske had worked as a boilermaker for the Brown Boiler Works in Franklin. He attended the Assembly of God Church in Mount Chestnut. Mr. Kaminske was married March 21, 1959, to Hazel Rae Tudor, who preceded him in death July 26, 1993. Surviving are one son, Donald C. Kaminske of Prospect; one sister, Judy Preston of Erie; and one brother, Terry Kaminske of Oil City. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Kaminske was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother. Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the Jay Bryan Funeral Home, 443 Main St., Prospect. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. George Miller of the Assembly of God Church in Mount Chestnut, officiating. Interment will be in The Greenlawn Burial Estates in Butler. Aaron Luke Mercer, 34, of Gainesville, Va., died Sunday, July 15, 2007, as a result of an accident. Born Sept. 2, 1972, in Oil City, he was a son of Duane and Janet Hannah Mercer of Seneca. Mr. Mercer graduated in 1990 from Cranberry High School and then from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's degree in marketing. He was employed for 10 years by the U.S. Investigation Services in Boyers and last in Annandale, Va. Mr. Mercer was a former member of St. Stephen Church in Oil City. He enjoyed hiking, fencing, reading, physical fitness, sports and gaming, was a published writer and an avid Miami Dolphins fan. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are two brothers, Nathan Mercer and wife, Traci, and their children, Hayley, Blake and Tyler, of Cranberry Township and Ryan Mercer and wife, Molly, and their children, Renee and Landon, of Mars; his maternal grandmother, Anna Hannah of Shippenville; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Mervin and Vera Mercer and maternal grandfather, Ralph Hannah. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Morrison Funeral Home, 110 Petroleum St., Oil City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday in St Stephen Church with the Rev. Matthew Ruyechan, pastor, presiding. Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be sent to the family at [email protected] In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Stephen Church Second Century Fund, St. Stephen School or to a charity of one's choice. Mary L. Seifert Mary L. Seifert, 82, of New Bethlehem died Thursday afternoon, July 19, 2007, in McKinley Health Center, Brookville. The Rupert Funeral Home in New Bethlehem is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Saturday in The Derrick. Memorial set for Violet Moore A memorial service to celebrate the life of Violet Netzler Moore, 74, of Williston, Vt., formerly of Franklin, will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, July 22, in Grace Lutheran Church, 737 Elk St., Franklin. Mrs. Moore, wife of Milo J. Moore and a former teacher at Rocky Grove High School, died Jan. 18, 2007.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mmpa1169 Surnames: brewster, Miller, Ion, Raynsford Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/2236/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for some information on the parents of Jacob Miller, he married Polly Ann Brewster of Farmington Twp., PA. Jacob is German but I am looking for parents names from marriage license or something. Thanks Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mmpa1169 Surnames: COnfer, McClincy, Bell, Beason Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/1173.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am interested in your Confer obit's. Confer is the maiden name of my husband's grandmother. Her mother was Ruth COnfer born in Corsica, PA to John F & Ollie Confer from Clarion Co., PA. John's parents were John V & Anna Confer. Are any of these your line of COnfer's ? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

I have a Mary Ann Confer b. 20 dec 1823.....she married Joseph Myers b. 1821 in Armstrong co., PA Mary Ann Confer Myers died 29 dec 1922 in Kellersburg, Armstrong co., PA. I think they had 12 children. Their daughter Martha Matilda Myers married Ira S. McGee. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2007 8:26 PM Subject: Re: [PACLARIO] Confer, James F. obit > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: mmpa1169 > Surnames: COnfer, McClincy, Bell, Beason > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/1173.1/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > I am interested in your Confer obit's. Confer is the maiden name of my husband's grandmother. Her mother was Ruth COnfer born in Corsica, PA to John F & Ollie Confer from Clarion Co., PA. John's parents were John V & Anna Confer. Are any of these your line of COnfer's ? > > Important Note: > The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

The Derrick, July 19, 2007: Betty E. Bish, Fairmount City Arnold T. Ferringer, South Fifth Avenue, Clarion H. Paul Redick, Beaumont, Texas, formerly of Reidsburg Betty E. Bish Mrs. Betty E. Bish, 84, of 176 Town Run Road, Fairmount City, died Wednesday, July 18, 2007, at 520 Oak Hill Road, Fairmount City. Born Jan. 18, 1923, in Armstrong County, she was the daughter of Ray and Katherine Boddorf Wolfgang. She was employed as a crew leader for Rola in Punxsutawney. Mrs. Bish was a member of Living Church International in Summerville. She taught Sunday school for 50 years and enjoyed working with children. She also enjoyed family get-togethers, gardening, cooking and crafts. She married Clyde I. "Boops" Bish, and he preceded her in death Nov. 12, 1985. Mrs. Bish is survived by two sons, Richard D. and Christy Bish of Fairmount City and Robert J. and Flora E. Bish of Frogtown; three sisters, Florence Shreckengost of Strasburg, Velma and Walter Dinger of Erie, and Shirley Magagnotti of Oak Ridge; and one sister-in-law, Ruth Wolfgang of New Bethlehem. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Robin and Brad Wingard, Jamie I. Bish, Keli and Matthew Horne, and Bobby Jo and Eric Byerly; and four great-grandchildren, Sara Wingard, Brandan Wingard, Zachery Byerly and Logan Byerly. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Bish was preceded in death by one sister, Geraldine E. Bish; and two brothers, Howard Wolfgang and infant brother John Wolfgang. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Pastor Karen Shay of the Living Church International officiating. Interment will follow at Alcola Trinity Cemetery in Redbank Township, Clarion County. Arnold T. Ferringer, 80, of South Fifth Avenue, Clarion, died Wednesday, July 18, 2007, at his residence. Born Aug. 19, 1926, in Porter Township, Clarion County, he was the son of William Grover Ferringer and Lottie M. Neill Ferringer. Both parents preceded him in death. He married Katherine Smathers Gifford on Aug. 16, 1969, in Porter Township, and she survives. Mr. Ferringer was a bookkeeper-accountant for Amos L. Dolby for more than 43 years before he retired in 1989. He continued to do accounting and tax work for the Dolby firm after he retired. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Clarion and served as treasurer for 18 years. Mr. Ferringer was the secretary for Leatherwood Presbyterian Cemetery for more than 30 years and was a member of Clarion Masonic Lodge 277. In addition to his wife, Mr. Ferringer is survived by one son, William W. Ferringer and his wife, Cheryl, of Elkton, Md.; three daughters, Patricia Weaver and her husband, Ken, of New Bethlehem, Kaye Miller and her husband, Donald, of Fulton, N.Y., and Bobbi Heeter of Clarion; and seven grandchildren, Kristine and husband Brett Gidge, Kurt Ferringer and wife Amanda, David Weaver and wife Mona, Pamela Ferringer, Tommy Ferringer, Suzanne Miller and Jason Miller and wife Michelle. Also surviving are six great-grandchildren, Austin Gidge, Benjamin Ferringer, Ashley and Cassidy Reed, Alayna Miller and Braden Miller; one brother, G. Wayne Ferringer of Hawthorn; and one daughter-in-law, Linda Ferringer of New Bethlehem. In addition to his parents, Mr. Ferringer was preceded in death by his first wife, Marjorie L. Willison Ferringer; one son, Ronald E. Ferringer; one sister, Garnet M. Harriger; and one grandson, Kevin Weaver. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Goble Funeral Home & Crematory, 330 Wood St, Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Clarion with the Rev. Deryl Larsen officiating. Interment will follow in Cedarview Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Clarion/Forest VNA or First United Methodist Church in Clarion. H. Paul Redick H. Paul Redick, 81, of Beaumont, Texas, formerly of Reidsburg, died Tuesday, July 10, 2007, in Beaumont. Born July 30, 1925, in Rimersburg, he was the son of Bernard C. and Myratta Snow Redick. He was a self-employed coal truck driver for most of his life, and he retired in 1995. Mr. Redick was of the Wesleyan Methodist faith. He enjoyed hunting and spending time with his family. He married the former Doris Shirey on May 14, 1955, and she died Nov. 11, 1987. Mr. Redick is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Carol Rhoads and her husband, Charles, of Orange, Texas, and Bonnie Leatherwood of Bridge City, Texas; two sons, Carl Redick of Longview, Texas, and Bill Redick and his wife, Bonnie, of Harrisburg; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Redick was preceded in death by three grandsons; one brother, Donald Redick Sr.; and one sister, Helen. The Varner Funeral Home in Sligo is in charge of arrangements. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Sligo Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation.

The Derrick, July 18, 2007: Tammy S. Austin, Emporium Marilyn E. Barton, Pine Terrace, Shippenville Barbara Ann Vandall Fresenborg, San Mateo, Calif., formerly of Oil City Tammy S. Austin, 37, of Sixth Street Extension, Emporium, formerly of Gardeau, died unexpectedly Monday night, July 16, 2007, in Elk Regional Health Center, St. Marys. Born March 11, 1970, in Clarion, she was the daughter of James Fair of Parker and Lura Wright Haynes of Austin, Pa. Mrs. Austin graduated from Port Allegany High School and then attended Erie Business College, Erie. She was a member of the Abundant Life Tabernacle in Emporium. Mrs. Austin enjoyed gardening and writing poetry and lived life to the fullest. Surviving are her mother, Lura Wright Haynes of Austin; her father and his wife, James and Dorothy Dunkle Fair of Parker; a son, Sheldon Austin, and a daughter, Preslee Austin, both at home. She also is survived by three sisters, Peggy Kephart of Gardeau, the Rev. Della Villers and her husband, the Rev. Mark Villers, of Meadville and Lisa Aikens and her husband, Tim, of Emporium; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Austin was preceded in death by her stepfather, Albert Haynes; an uncle, Ron Craig; and a nephew, Bradley Kephart. Visitation will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Friday in the Barnett Funeral Home Inc, 207 E. Fourth St., Emporium. Funeral and committal services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. James Eastman, pastor of the Adundant Life Tabernacle in Emporium, officiating. Marilyn E. Barton, 69, of Pine Terrace, Shippenville, died at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2007, in Clarion Hospital. Born Mach 13, 1938, in Wellsville, N.Y., she was the daughter of Wesley Earl and Helen E. Roeski Rex. She was a 1956 graduate of Keystone High School, Knox. Mrs. Barton was retired from the Clarion Psychiatric Center where she was an administrative assistant. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Clarion. Mrs. Barton enjoyed crossword puzzles, watching NASCAR, traveling and spending time with her family. She first was married to Kenneth D. Boozer, who preceded her in death in 1978. She then was married Oct. 3, 2001, to Melvin Barton, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Gail E. Boozer of Charlotte, N.C.; one son, William K. Boozer of Pittsburgh; and three stepchildren, Melvin E. Barton Jr. of Kent, Wash., Brigitte Galacci of Bellevue, Wash., and Melva Barton of Seattle, Wash.; and one stepgranddaughter, Marissa. She also is survived by one brother, Dale Rex and wife, Sandy, of Vancouver, Wash.; one sister, Gayle R. Ganoe of Clarion; and two sisters-in-law, Ginger Rex of Shippenville and Brenda Rex of Huntersville, N.C. In addition to her parents and first husband, Mrs. Barton was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert "Dub" Rex and George Rex; and a brother-in-law, David J. Ganoe. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Monty Sayers, pastor of the Immaculate Conception Church, Clarion, presiding. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Center at Clarion Hospital, 1 Hospital Drive, Clarion, 16214. Barbara Ann Vandall Fresenborg Barbara Ann Vandall Fresenborg, 68, of San Mateo, Calif., formerly of Oil City, died peacefully Thursday, July 12, 2007, in San Mateo. Born in Shippingport, she was the daughter of Milton and Marion Baker Vandall. Mrs. Fresenborg grew up in Oil City and graduated from nursing school. She then moved in 1961 to the San Francisco Bay area where she met and married her husband of 41 years, George Fresenborg, who preceded her in death. They lived and raised their family in San Mateo. Surviving are three daughters, Karen, Krista and Brenda; two sons-in-law, David Pearson and Alfonso deLamadrid; and her grandchildren, Christopher, Olivia and Nicholas, who were a special joy in her life. She also is survived by her mother, Marion Vandall; and a brother, Lee Vandall. A private burial will be held. Remembrances may be made to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center or to a charity of one's choice.